What is the deadline to object to this probate petition?

You must file a written appearance and objection at the Norfolk Probate and Family Court by 10:00 a.m. on 06/03/2026.

Who filed the petition to administer the estate?

Robert G. MacLea of Berkley filed the petition requesting to be appointed Personal Representative.

What does 'unsupervised administration' mean for the estate?

It means the Personal Representative won't file inventories or annual accounts with the court, though interested persons get direct notice of administration actions.

How can I get a copy of the petition?

You can obtain a copy from the Petitioner or by requesting it from the Norfolk Probate and Family Court at 35 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA.

May 12, 2026 Probate: 35 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA

MACLEA ESTATE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Norfolk Probate and Family Court 35 Shawmut Road Canton, MA 02021 (781) 830-1200 Docket No. NO26P1003EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Donald Bruce MacLea Date of Death: 10/31/2025 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Robert G. MacLea of Berkley MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Robert G. MacLea of Berkley MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 06/03/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Lee M. Peterson, First Justice of this Court. Date: April 29, 2026 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate AD# 12311801 PL 05/12/2026

Probate — 35 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA (NO26P1003EA)

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